– USA, TX – Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the appointment of Jill Soltau to its Board of Directors, effective February 15.
“Jill is a transformational and innovative leader with vast experience and a proven track record of success throughout her career,” said Executive Chairman, Gary Kelly. “She brings valuable experience leading companies and in her work advising Boards on a number of critical issues in today’s environment, including areas across DE&I, sustainability, risk management, strategy & development, finance, customer experience, operations, and technology. We’re delighted to onboard Jill—as well as several other key additions in the last couple years—as part of our ongoing efforts to bring a wide range of thoughts, perspectives, experience, and diversity to complement our talented Board of Directors.”
About Jill Soltau
Jill Soltau served as CEO of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. from 2018 through 2020. At the time of her appointment at JCPenney’s, she was one of 24 women leading a Fortune 500 company. Through the COVID-19 global pandemic, she successfully led JCPenney’s emergence from a Chapter 11 restructuring process as a private company. Soltau previously served as President and CEO of privately held JoAnn Stores, Inc., leading the nation’s largest fabric and crafts retailer from 2015 – 2018.
Jill Soltau is an Independent Board Director of AutoZone, Inc. and Kirkland’s Inc. She is a recent Board Member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association where she served on the Executive Council on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She holds a Bachelor of Science, in Retail & Business from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.
About Southwest Airlines Co.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 51st Anniversary in 2022, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 66,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success.
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